A long road day on the cliff road between coves, broken up by a seafood lunch stop.
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Costa Brava coast road from Santader — 118 km day is a hard full day road tour in Santader, taking in Costa Brava.
Places on the way: Costa Brava
This is a full day on the Costa Brava cliff road, 118 km on a road bike with 1,650 m of climbing spread over many short rises rather than one big pass. The route follows the coast between coves, with the sea in view for much of the day, and stops for a seafood lunch that is a proper break rather than a quick refuel.
It is the longest single-day ride on the Ride Santader programme, and it is graded hard because of distance and accumulated climbing, not steepness. If you want one concentrated effort, the Santader big climb morning is a better fit. If you want a gentler day that still reaches the coast, look at the Santader greenway easy day.
Expect a steady, rolling rhythm: climb out of a cove, descend into the next, repeat. The pace suits riders who can sit comfortably in the saddle for several hours.
This is a hard day, so it fits riders who already ride 80–100 km regularly and are comfortable with repeated short climbs. 1,650 m over 118 km averages out to modest gradients, but the total adds up by the afternoon.
It is a road ride, so bring a road bike you trust and be happy riding in a group on coastal roads with some traffic. It is not suited to beginners, families with children or anyone building up to their first century. Those riders will enjoy the greenway or e-bike options more.
The day follows the Costa Brava coastline, linking small coves with a road that rises and falls along the cliffs. Climbs are short and frequent rather than sustained, so the effort is about pacing across the whole day.
Midway the group stops for a seafood lunch. Plan for a longer sit-down break than on other rides, then settle back into the rhythm for the second half. Check with the partner when booking for exact start point, pace and lunch arrangements.
Against Santader big climb morning, this ride trades one hard effort for a long, steady day. Against Pyrenees three-day road camp from Santader, it asks for one day of endurance rather than several days of passes, and has no overnight logistics.
It is also the one road day on the site that is built around the coast and a lunch stop. Riders who prefer unpaved terrain should look at Forest Gravel Loop east of Santader instead.
Eat early and often, even when the scenery tempts you to coast. A long lunch can make legs stiff, so start the second half gently and keep drinking.
Carry spare tubes, a pump and layers, since coastal wind can change the feel of the day. Sun protection matters on exposed cliff sections. Gearing with a comfortable low range helps on the late short climbs.
It is graded hard. The 118 km distance and 1,650 m of climbing come from many short rises, so it rewards steady pacing and good endurance.
Yes, this is a road ride. Check with the partner when booking whether bike hire is available.
The route includes a seafood lunch stop. Check with the partner when booking whether the meal itself is covered.
Probably not. Riders who have not done 80–100 km before may prefer the Santader greenway easy day first.
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